Now this OHS Act is supported by the OHS regulations - which provides detailed requirement for the supply and use of hazardous substances. The classification of chemicals into the categories of poison, hazardous and dangerous, and identification on the label is the responsibility of manufacturers and suppliers. Employers under the OHS Act must ensure health, safety and welfare of their employees and other persons at their place of work. This includes preventing health risks created by the use and storage of chemicals. Employers have specific obligations to carry out the following: - Ensure that information is available so that chemicals can be safely used without risk to health such as martial safety data sheets.
Employers should have accessible (easily located, understandable, straight forward and manageable) infection prevention and control procedures that ensure a safe environment and safe working practices. They should also have a system for ensuring that we understand and follow those procedures. Failure of our employer to minimise the risk of infection and to protect we, our colleagues, individuals we support and there family and friends against infectious disease constitute neglect. Employers have a responsibility to regularly produce infection prevention and control reports describing: •Policies and procedures that are in place and how they are monitored
We have to use PPE for the protection of staff, protection of service users and for prevention of cross infection between persons. | 4 | State current relevant regulations and legislation relating to PPE | | Current legislation and regulatory which are relevant to the PPE are:The Health and Safety at Work ActCOSHHRIDDORFood Safety ActThe Environmental Protection RegulationsWe are responsible to use PPE appropriate and as instructed by manager. Our member of staff has to check PPE before and after
As with splitting any pipework, ensure it is not under pressure before doing so. 2. Describe the importance of wearing appropriate protective clothing and equipment, and keeping the work area safe and tidy Correct protective clothing is essential. It will protect you from any workplace hazard associated with your task. Anything outside of the mandatory site PPE will be detailed on the work permit.
Unit 4222-264 The principles of infection Prevention and control | Why is the role and responsibility in relation to the prevention and control of infection for each of the following | 26401AC1,2 | EmployeeIt is our responsibility as employees to take precautionary measures to prevent and control the spread of infection in the workplace. This involves working safely to protect myself, other staff, clients and other people from infections. Some of the legislation and regulations that relate to the control and prevention of infection include the Health and Safety at Work Act - HASAWA, the Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health - COSHH and the Reporting of Injury, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations- RIDDOR. It is important as employees that we are aware of these so that we can work safely.We must ensure we attend all necessary trainings that our employers provide regarding infection control. If an employee comes across a hazard such as bodily fluids spilt in an area or a staff member not wearing gloves you must report it immediately to a senior staff member and not ignore it.In the workplace employees need to put these safe ways of working into practice, for example by effective hand washing, not coming into work when you’re not feeling well as you will be putting others at risk, by always wearing protective clothing.EmployerIt is the duty of the employer to provide PPE free of charge, organise training for staff, undertake risk assessment and generally is responsible for the health and safety of staff in the work environment.
Unit 4222-264 The principles of infection prevention and control (ICO1/201) 1. Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections. 1.1 Explain employees' roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. All employees have a role to play in the prevention and control of infection. It is important that we ensure that all correct PPE and cleaning chemicals are available in the COSSH cupboard such as disposable gloves, aprons, foot protectors, Anti bacterial sprays, Bathroom cleaner, kitchen anti bacterial spray, floor cleaner, hand wash, alcohol gel and correct facilities in working order i.e.
The nurse’s role is to break the chain of infection. (NES) To break a link in the chain of infection the nurse must wash their hands before or after treating the patient. The Health Protection Agency (HPA 2009) states that hand washing is one of the most important ways of reducing (HAI) in the hospital or any other healthcare environment. Hands carry infection from nurses to patients or fellow colleagues in any clinical area or health care environment. Hand washing is one of the most important ways of reducing and controlling the spread of infections.
CU311 THE PRINCIPLES OF INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL 1: Understanding roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections. 1.1 Explain employees roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. Infection can be spread by direct and indirect contact, aerosols, formites and hands. Effective infection control prevents the possible spread of infections by organisms that have the potential to cause disease. By taking responsibility to protect themselves, employees are able to keep their own personage safe.
Nicola Priestley Principles for implementing duty of care in health and social care settings 1.1 Explain what it means to have a duty of care in own work role To have a duty of care it is a legal obligation imposed on an individual requiring that they adhere a good standard of care whilst performing any acts that may harm others. Here is a few keep points what happen in our care setting: * Ensuring all toilets, bathrooms, dinning areas are generally clean and up to standards to stop the spread of any infections. * To make sure all employees have got correct training in using equipment and first aid and any other relevant training. * Ensuring all walk areas are clear of any clutter and obstructions so the services users don’t trip or fall over. * To complete accident packs when an accident occurs * As a care worker it is your duty of care to help support your collegues, employer, the public and most importantly to support yourself.
You should receive proper training on how and when to use any PPE provided and your employer should carry out regular checks to ensure it is being used correctly. Waste can be a source of infection and needs to be dealt with safely. Employers must have procedures in place to deal with waste materials and spillages to ensure it is dealt with correctly. Your employer is also responsible in reporting any outbreaks of infection within your workplace to appropriate bodies. 1.2 Explain employee’s responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection The employee has a duty of care for the service users you attend.